Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is available for pre-order in the Microsoft Store

Last year, Microsoft started to sell Samsung Galaxy S8 in the Microsoft Store. Just like last year, Microsoft would sell this phone with the name Samsung Galaxy S9 “Microsoft Edition”. Similarly, this phone might have all the Microsoft apps pre-installed. The Store listing itself points out how Microsoft apps like Microsoft Launcher, Office, Skype, etc. would work well the device.

The handset is available in two sizes and retails starting at $719.99 from Microsoft.

It’s not a secret that Microsoft has already given up on Windows Phone, and surrendered to Android and iOS to improve the cross-platform compatibility of its services. Last year when media outlets claimed the existence of the Galaxy S8/S8+ “Microsoft Edition”, Samsung said in a statement that there’s no such thing as a Microsoft Edition Galaxy S8. So technically this is not a Microsoft Edition of the phone, but it comes with some pre-installed apps such as Skype.

Both the handsets, Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ (Unlocked) is expected to launch on 16th March. Microsoft is expected to sell these devices in the physical stores as well. If you are interested, you can pre-order the phone from here.